The first of two programmes which take their title from one of the many anthologies of small-scale sacred music published in Italy in the time of Monteverdi. The music - is introduced by Jerome Roche and performed by
Ars Nova
Monteverdi Nisi Dominus !
Grandi Amo Christum; O beate benedicte
Cavalli Ave regina
Rigatti Salve regina
Merula Jesu dulcis memoria
Grandi Salvum me fac Deus
Monteverdi Confitebor II
(Repeat)
(Second prog: Friday 3.20)
(Stereo)